an introduction to parklets
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An introduction to Parklets. What is a parklet ?. A parklet is an inexpensive infrastructure innovation that creates a public gathering space or small park from on-street parking spaces. . Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr. Why build a parklet ?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An introduction to Parklets
What is a parklet?
Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr
A parklet is an inexpensive infrastructure innovation that creates a public gathering space or small park from on-street parking spaces.
Why build a parklet?
Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr
• Enliven the street • Enhance the pedestrian experience• Provide more public space• Increase eyes on the street• AND boost economic activity
Economic development
Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia (PA). Photo by Ryan Collerd, Philly MOTU
Staff expansion at parklet-adjacent restaurants in Long Beach (CA)
20% revenue jump at Philadelphia’s Green Line
Café
A public-private partnership
North Murray Avenue, Milwaukee (WI). Photo by Michael Sears, Journal Sentinel
Cities establish the program and process Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets
The parklet process
Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Flickr
• Application • Review of proposal• Parklet design• Issuance of permit• Construction• Maintenance • Annual permit renewal or
removal
Funding a parklet
Spring Street, Los Angeles (CA). Photo by waltarrrrr, Flickr
Los Angeles: $10,000 - $30,000 per parkletSan Francisco: $8,000 per converted parking space
Sponsor• Application/ permit/ permit renewal fees• Design, construction • Liability insurance, maintenance
City• Parking meter removal• Program staff (design review, site
inspection)
Creative financing
Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Photo by moss design, moss-design.com
• Crowd funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com)• Pro bono design/ installation• (Furniture/ materials donation• Grants•City demonstration projects
Case study: San Francisco, CA
22nd Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
Program goals• Re-imagine city streets• Encourage walking/ biking• Encourage pedestrian activity• Support local businesses
Mojo Bicycle Café Parklet
Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA) Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
• 37% increase in pedestrian traffic• 14% increase in bike activity• 10% rise in public perception
Case study: San Francisco, CA
9th Avenue, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
2013…• 38 parklets installed• 15 in the permitting process• Over 100 more expressions of interest
Cities with parklets
Tremont Street, Boston (MA) Photo by Steve Annear, Boston Magazine